Most internal wall painting uses matt or eggshell paint. Of course, this needs to be skilfully applied, but it does not require a silky smooth finish as this paint is designed to be pleasantly rough. Occasionally, however, there is a paint job that requires a super smooth finish, using glossy paint to achieve a mirror surface. There are techniques that can get the best smooth results from gloss paint.
Glossy smooth paint can work well on trim, window sills, doors, doorframes, some furniture, some bookshelves, some musical instruments like pianos, some cabinets, ornaments, chests, frames, and some knickknacks.
Smooth Finish
- Prep and sand any wooden surface. 120-grit sanding paper is optimal. If the sandpaper is too fine the paint/primer will not bond well.
- Use a primer. And once it is fully dry you should sand it super smooth. 220-grit sanding, which is finer than the 120-grit used on the wood, is good for sanding primer.
- Remove all traces of dust from sanding with a vacuum cleaner.
- Slow-drying paint is better for a smooth finish; it will not dry so quickly as to leave brush marks. It helps to slightly thin paint out with turps or to use additive products like Floetrol or Penetrol.
- High-quality paint will give better results, or it has the potential to be better if applied skilfully. Find the right product, and buy in the right amount so you don’t waste money on half a can of paint that never gets used.
- Stain the paint. This gets rid of a gunk.
- Put the paint on and leave it to dry. Don’t try to smooth out any surface once it has started to dry, you will ruin smooth finish and end up leaving brush marks.
- A layer of clear gloss can make all the difference, but this will not work on paint that is already glossy. Clear gloss works well on a slightly matt or slightly rough surface. The best clear gloss results can be achieved with spray can painting.
Talk to painting experts about the right colours scheme and the right paint for your home.
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